Frank Barnes (politician)
Frank Barnes | |
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Bundaberg | |
| In office 29 March 1941 – 29 April 1950 | |
| Preceded by | Bernard McLean |
| Succeeded by | Ted Walsh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Francis Barnes 4 October 1904 Gympie, Queensland, Australia |
| Died | 12 May 1952 (aged 47) Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Bundaberg General Cemetery |
| Political party | Frank Barnes Labour |
| Other political affiliations | Andrew Fisher Labour |
| Spouse | Evelyn Dorothy Buchanan (m.1943) |
| Relations | Lou Barnes (brother) |
| Occupation | Publican |
John Francis Barnes also known as Frank Barnes (4 October 1904 – 12 May 1952) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
Early life
John Francis Barnes was born on 4 October 1904 in Gympie, Queensland, the son of George Daniel (a miner) and his wife Bridget Maria (née Gorey).[1][2]
Politics
Barnes held the Legislative Assembly of Queensland seat for the electoral district of Bundaberg from 1941 to 1950.[2] During this time he was a ""Andrew Fisher Labour"[3] and "Frank Barnes Labour"[4] candidate. His brother Lou Barnes was also a member of the Queensland Parliament,[2] representing the seat of Cairns from 1942 to 1947.[5]
He was a colourful identity who supported social credit theories popular since the Great Depression, and was opposed to the Queensland Labor government.[1]
Later life
Barnes died in Bundaberg on 12 May 1952 and was buried in the Bundaberg General Cemetery.[6][7]
References
- ^ a b B.J. Costar (1993). "Barnes, John Francis (1904-1952)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved 23 February 2011.
- ^ a b c "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- ^ "DETAILS OF VOTING THROUGHOUT QUEENSLAND". The Courier-Mail. Brisbane: National Library of Australia. 31 March 1941. p. 6. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- ^ "How State Voted For New Parliament". The Courier-Mail. Brisbane: National Library of Australia. 5 May 1947. p. 6. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- ^ "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- ^ "Bombshell Barnes dies in Bundaberg". The Courier-Mail. Brisbane: National Library of Australia. 13 May 1952. p. 1. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- ^ Search the Bundaberg Cemetery — Bundaberg Regional Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
External links
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